Assistant Team Leader (Developmental Disabilities)
Location: US, OR, Portland
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Associate
Required education: High School or equivalent
Industry: Civic & Social Organization
Function: Other

Company profile:
United Cerebral Palsy of Oregon &amp; SW Washington (UCP) supports adults with all kinds of developmental disabilities (not just cerebral palsy), so that they can live the life of their dreams.We're growing, so you will see lots of exciting job openings in the next few months!WHY WORK FOR UCP?As an employee of UCP, you'll be proud of the work you do, every day! Our employees assist the people we support to live independently in their own homes and apartments, find and keep their dream jobs, make community connections, serve as their own advocates, and make their own choices. You'll get the chance to work for one of the 100 Best Non-Profit Employers in Oregon. We're fun and flexible, and there's plenty of room for advancement and growth.

Job description:
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is a unique, empowering and exciting place to work! We support adults who experience all kinds of disabilities (not just cerebral palsy) so that they can live lives full of independence and personal choice.UCP was recently ranked as one of the 100 Best Nonprofit Employers in Oregon. Learn more about us at #URL_2b35257099321dacb52af707d4a6bdf5dd187d81d6bfd24398f0e5b68a6727a7#.UCP is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Team Leader who will work in our Supported Living program. As an Assistant Team Leader, you will support a caseload of approximately 5 adults who all live in their own houses and apartments.You will:Manage their financial, medical, mental health and home safety supports. This will include doing general problem-solving, coordinating appointments, running errands, scheduling rides, maintaining documentation, developing and implementing Individual Support Plans, providing personal care support, and covering open direct support shifts as needed.Assist in leading the team (including building employee morale, leading trainings, and attending and leading meetings).Participate as a member of the department’s management team.Participate in internal quality assurance.Supervise 8 direct support staff (including hiring, performance management, and personnel documentation). Drive to appointments, meetings, and the homes of people you support. You will also provide some transportation for the people you support.Carry an administrative pager 5-6 times a year for a week at a time, providing a week of 24-hour emergency coverage. HOURS AND LOCATION:     Work out of the UCP office (in NE Portland’s Gateway neighborhood) and at the homes of the people you support.Usual schedule is Monday through Friday daytime hours. Schedule is reasonably flexible and independent.  TO APPLY: This position is open until 8am on September 29th.To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter via posting.No calls please.UCP is an equal opportunity employer, and actively seeks applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements:
A Bachelor’s Degree and at least 1 year direct human service job experience, or 2 years direct human service job experience.Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead other employees.At least 21 years old (a requirement of our auto insurance program).A reliable personal vehicle for work use, at least 3 years of driving history, and a clean driving record.Must be able to pass our background check: a physical with a lifting test of 75lbs, a drug/ screen, a reference check, and a criminal history background check.

Benefits:
$1,121 biweekly salary (exempt from overtime) with a 5% increase to $1,177 biweekly salary after successful completion of a 6-month trial service period. Great medical, alternative, and vision benefits for employee, spouse/domestic partner, and children after 3 months.4 weeks paid time off, with an additional 8 hours of PTO granted after each of your first 5 years at UCP.8 paid holidays off per year.Additional 5-6 paid days off annual use-or-lose benefit for pager responsibility.401k retirement plan with up to 3% employer matchMileage and expense reimbursement.